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negative

🇬🇧 UK/'negәtiv/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLA2

Definitions

adj.

Harmful, undesirable or pessimistic; less than zero; showing absence of a tested condition

消极的;负的;阴性的

n.

A refusal or denial; a photographic film with reversed light and shade; an unfavorable aspect

否定;底片;负数

v.

To refuse or veto; to contradict or disprove

否决;反驳;否定

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
negdeny, refuse, negate
+
ativesuffix
=negative

Common Collocations

  • 1.negative result阴性结果
  • 2.negative attitude消极态度
  • 3.negative impact负面影响

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The test returned a negative result, meaning no infection was detected.

  • 2.

    Constant negative feedback can seriously harm a child's self-confidence.

  • 3.

    The economic news had a negative impact on global stock markets.

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